HSK 5 — A to B

Introduction

HSK 5 marks the transition to advanced Chinese. At this level, you'll encounter nuanced vocabulary for expressing complex ideas — from abstract concepts to professional and academic language.

This chapter covers words starting with A and B in pinyin, including everyday verbs, descriptive adjectives, and common compound words.

Themes

All HSK 5 Vocabulary in This Chapter (55)

1. 版 bǎn Edition; version; page (in newspapers). A measure word for editions of books or software versions.
2. 编辑 biān jí Edit; editor. Both the action of editing and the person who edits.
3. 博士 bó shì Doctor (PhD); doctoral degree holder. The highest academic degree awarded by universities.
4. 毕竟 bì jìng After all; when all is said and done; ultimately. Used to emphasize a fundamental reason or truth.
5. 本人 běn rén Oneself; I myself; in person. A formal way to refer to oneself or to indicate someone must appear personally.
6. 病毒 bìng dú Virus. A microscopic infectious agent that can cause disease in living organisms, or a malicious computer program.
7. 博物馆 bó wù guǎn Museum. A building or institution that houses and displays collections of historical, cultural, scientific, or artistic significance.
8. 棒 bàng Great; awesome; excellent. An informal adjective expressing enthusiastic approval or admiration.
9. 彼此 bǐ cǐ Each other; one another; mutually. Refers to a reciprocal relationship between two parties.
10. 必 bì Certainly; must; necessarily. An adverb indicating certainty or inevitability.
11. 博客 bó kè Blog. A personal website or web page where someone regularly posts content about their thoughts, experiences, or expertise.
12. 不幸 bù xìng Unfortunate; unlucky; misfortune. A state of bad luck or tragic circumstances.
13. 边境 biān jìng Border; frontier. The boundary area between two countries or regions.
14. 悲剧 bēi jù Tragedy; tragic drama. A dramatic work with an unhappy ending, or any unfortunate event or situation.
15. 玻璃 bō li Glass. A hard, transparent material made from sand and used in windows, containers, and decorative items.
16. 扮演 bàn yǎn Play (a role); act as; portray. To perform as a character in a play, movie, or to take on a particular role in life.
17. 包装 bāo zhuāng Package; wrap; packaging. Both the act of wrapping something and the materials used for wrapping.
18. 包围 bāo wéi Surround; encircle. To form a ring around something or someone, either physically or figuratively.
19. 补偿 bǔ cháng To compensate; compensation; to make up for. Providing something to make amends for loss or damage.
20. 抱怨 bào yuàn Complain; grumble. To express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something.
21. 保卫 bǎo wèi Defend; safeguard; protect. To guard something or someone against attack or harm.
22. 不利 bù lì Unfavorable; disadvantageous; detrimental. Conditions or circumstances that work against success.
23. 变动 biàn dòng Change; fluctuation; alteration. A modification or shift in something previously stable.
24. 补贴 bǔ tiē Subsidy; allowance; to subsidize. Financial assistance provided by the government, employer, or other organization.
25. 报警 bào jǐng Report to the police; call the police; trigger an alarm. To notify authorities about a crime or emergency.
26. 悲伤 bēi shāng Sad; sorrowful; grieving. A feeling of deep unhappiness or grief.
27. 不顾 bù gù Regardless of; in spite of; to disregard. To act without considering something.
28. 不易 bù yì Not easy; difficult; hard to come by. Something that requires considerable effort or is rare.
29. 便利 biàn lì Convenient; convenience. Easy to use or access; making things easier.
30. 鼻子 bí zi Nose. The organ on the face used for smelling and breathing.
31. 宾馆 bīn guǎn Hotel; guesthouse. A commercial establishment providing lodging for travelers.
32. 便于 biàn yú Convenient for; easy to; facilitate. Used to indicate that something makes an action easier.
33. 不曾 bù céng Never; have not. Used to negate past experiences or actions.
34. 拜访 bài fǎng Visit; call on. To pay a formal or respectful visit to someone, typically for social or professional purposes.
35. 按摩 àn mó Massage; to massage. The practice of pressing and rubbing muscles and joints to relieve tension or pain.
36. 被动 bèi dòng Passive; reactive. Not taking initiative; responding to rather than initiating actions.
37. 饼 bǐng Cake; pancake; flatbread. A round, flat baked or fried food.
38. 博览会 bó lǎn huì Exhibition; expo; fair. A large public event where companies or organizations display products, services, or achievements.
39. 便条 biàn tiáo Note; memo; short written message. A brief informal written communication.
40. 比重 bǐ zhòng Proportion; specific gravity; relative weight. The ratio or percentage of something relative to a whole.
41. 必需 bì xū Essential; indispensable; must have. Things that are absolutely necessary.
42. 拔 bá Pull out; extract; uproot. To remove something by pulling it with force.
43. 保养 bǎo yǎng Maintain; take care of; preserve. To keep something in good condition through regular care.
44. 岸 àn Shore; bank; coast. Refers to the land along the edge of a body of water such as a river, lake, or sea.
45. 薄弱 bó ruò Weak; frail; flimsy. Lacking strength, foundation, or substance.
46. 闭幕 bì mù Close; conclude; bring down the curtain. The formal ending of an event, meeting, or ceremony.
47. 饼干 bǐng gān Biscuit; cookie; cracker. A small, flat, baked snack that is typically crispy.
48. 背包 bēi bāo Backpack; rucksack. A bag with shoulder straps that is worn on the back.
49. 辈 bèi Generation; lifetime; peer group. A measure word for generations or groups of people of the same age or seniority.
50. 北极 běi jí North Pole; Arctic. The northernmost point on Earth, or the Arctic region surrounding it.
51. 报答 bào dá Repay; requite. To return kindness, favor, or gratitude to someone who has helped you.
52. 白酒 bái jiǔ Baijiu; Chinese white liquor. A clear, strong distilled spirit traditionally made from grain, typically with high alcohol content.
53. 不耐烦 bù nài fán Impatient; losing patience. A state of being annoyed or frustrated by waiting or delays.
54. 岸上 àn shang On shore; on the bank. Indicates a location on land as opposed to being in the water or on a boat.
55. 闭幕式 bì mù shì Closing ceremony. A formal ceremony marking the end of an event, games, or conference.